Best fights of Carlos Baldomir
Over 21 years as a professional, Carlos Baldomir has compiled a 49-16-6 (15) record, including 21 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Carlos Baldomir KOs Arturo Gatti
On July 22, 2006 Carlos Baldomir, the The Ring, WBC, and lineal welterweight champion, met Arturo Gatti, the IBA welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Baldomir was 35 years old with a record of 42-9-6, and Gatti was 34 with a record of 40-7. Baldomir was on a 6-fight winning streak and Gatti was coming off a win. Baldomir stopped Arturo Gatti via TKO in the 9th round. Became the unified welterweight champion.
2. Carlos Baldomir defeats Zab Judah
On January 7, 2006 Carlos Baldomir fought Zab Judah for the The Ring and WBC welterweight titles. Baldomir was 34 years old with a record of 41-9-6, and Judah was 28 with a record of 34-2. Baldomir was on a 5-fight winning streak and Judah was on a 4-fight winning streak. Baldomir won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Carlos Baldomir loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On November 4, 2006 Carlos Baldomir, the IBA, The Ring, WBC, and lineal welterweight champion, met Floyd Mayweather Jr., the IBO welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Baldomir was 35 years old with a record of 43-9-6, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 36-0. Baldomir was on a 7-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Baldomir lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Jr..